SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Pulaski County Special School District. Staff services needed for the 2022-2023 school year – licensure required. Excellent benefits. Apply online  at www.pcssd.org or contact Stephanie Cole at 501-234-2436 for additional information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology
Valid Arkansas license in Speech and Language Pathology

JOB GOALS: To help reduce or eliminate speech impediments that interfere with the individual student's ability to derive full benefit from the district's educational program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate and diagnose communication disorders according to state and federal special education guidelines.
Participate in evaluation conferences.
Implement an individual education plan for assigned students.
Cooperate with teachers and parents by providing information, discussing appropriate goals and offering any other assistance.
Monitor and conduct ongoing evaluation of student progress.
Participate in parent conferences to review students' progress.
Conduct a conference when additional changes or discontinuance of a special program is indicated.
Cooperate in the districts' inservice training program.
Maintain special education due process/work files.
Document progress of students and maintain information needed for Medicaid billing.
Know Board of Education policies, Desegregation Plan, district and school guidelines and regulations and adhere to the same.